[Official Message] ～A BEST LIVE～ DVD/BD on 2013.10.30 + Live CD on 2013.9.18 #2

[jiarongisme]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

The photobook cover looks great!

Was about to say that. I'm really excited about the photo book!

I was a bit underwhelmed by A BEST LIVE from the reviews at first but after looking at the video digest, it doesn't look half bad~ Probably on't end up as a favorite but I think it's looking pretty decent.

[ayu-michan]

I CAN'T TELL HOW AMAZED AND SURPRISED I WAS WHEN I FIRST SAW THE OPENING
IT'S AMAZING!! EVERYTHING LOOKS AMAZING!! I don't know how her vocal really is like or how they edited the DVD, but I do hope that it won't sound too polished and we can't hear audience screaming.

People here said the tour was so good, but I didn't expect it to look THIS good!! Also the photobook looks pretty. Looking forward~

[AYUCREA]

A Song for XX!!!!! she is back!!!! I love her facial expression during the begining

[hayasaki]

The floating POOL <3

[SKYia]

Looks better than I expected

[AyuWorld]

Originally Posted by SKYia

Looks better than I expected

im almost fell off the chair and because my roommate is here i just have to control myself from screaming and jumping like crazy xDDD

i really² LOVE it!! the intro to Tell All is just heart pumping! and everything looks great and the pool WOW

[freedreamer]

Oh the memories :')

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by freedreamer

Oh the memories :')

I cant freaking wait for the next year.

[KLJames]

love the preview!
so conclusion, A BEST LIVE = compilation with her:
prev Best stage (CDL 06-07, AT2010),
prev Best trick/prop (magic from AT 2006, cross, swing etc...),
prev Best costume (silver for Memorial address, black for evolution, big dress for No way to say, checkered for Fly high, and that red skintight leather),
and prev BEST song.

[Heavenly]

Do you know if the Limited DVD edition with photobook will be released in HK/TW versions ?
Because I don't really want to spend around €75 for that....

[jiarongisme]

Originally Posted by Heavenly

Do you know if the Limited DVD edition with photobook will be released in HK/TW versions ?
Because I don't really want to spend around €75 for that....

I'm pretty sure there would be! avex Taiwan always releases their stuff with photo books if the original Japanese version has it, at least for now

They didn't release LOVE again with the photo book though, but that's understandable because that version comes with an ayupan figurine.

[Heavenly]

Originally Posted by jiarongisme

I'm pretty sure there would be! avex Taiwan always releases their stuff with photo books if the original Japanese version has it, at least for now

They didn't release LOVE again with the photo book though, but that's understandable because that version comes with an ayupan figurine.

Ok, thanks for your response

[perfectodub]

i have a lot of her dvds and blu-rays but i'm definitely not buying this one
i'm really tired of this songs on live, the stage actually look very "coundownlish?"
and all over again reusing ideas...the concert look a little bit cheaper
its like a "best of countdown 2006-2007" PART 2

A 3d edition it would have been better, at least the 3d is BIG plus

[MissElin_]

I think it looks quite flat without SAKURA. The JEWEL-HEAVEN-SAKURA part was the best segment of the whole concert because let's face it, we have already seen almost all the other songs like one million times before. And letting the fans vote for the setlist, naturally that's what we get, so I don't blame them for the setlist. And I don't blame her cutting off SAKURA for all of her reasons but omg the concert now looks flat and repetitive. Because in the other new live song, Tell All, nothing really happends at all. She's simply performing it on the stage. Also no documentary, no extras, no new nothing. So really, too bad.

[ExodusUK]

Originally Posted by perfectodub

i have a lot of her dvds and blu-rays but i'm definitely not buying this one
i'm really tired of this songs on live, the stage actually look very "coundownlish?"
and all over again reusing ideas...the concert look a little bit cheaper
its like a "best of countdown 2006-2007" PART 2

A 3d edition it would have been better, at least the 3d is BIG plus

I kinda agree with this..I feel like all her tours (other than PoM) have followed the same template and formula since 2005..it's time for Ayu to throw everything into the trash and start again like she did then.

[perfectodub]

Originally Posted by ExodusUK

I kinda agree with this..I feel like all her tours (other than PoM) have followed the same template and formula since 2005..it's time for Ayu to throw everything into the trash and start again like she did then.

i think next year (after the anniversary) is the perfect time for her to left some old songs and formulas behind. People grow, move on and then they have different perception of life and art. She have to stop talking all over again about "We've arrived on this kind of world (evolution)" or "They always said I was a strong child (a song for xx)" and start finding new slogans as a more adult person.

[Heavenly]

Originally Posted by perfectodub

i think next year (after the anniversary) is the perfect time for her to left some old songs and formulas behind. People grow, move on and then they have different perception of life and art. She have to stop talking all over again about "We've arrived on this kind of world (evolution)" or "They always said I was a strong child (a song for xx)" and start finding new slogans as a more adult person.

That's a perception of an occidental person.
People in Japan like A LOT older songs of Ayu, and I think that she doesn't want to lose the most part of her audience. The formula she uses is repetitive, but it works, and her Japanese audience is quite satisfied with that.

[perfectodub]

Originally Posted by Heavenly

That's a perception of an occidental person.
People in Japan like A LOT older songs of Ayu, and I think that she doesn't want to lose the most part of her audience. The formula she uses is repetitive, but it works, and her Japanese audience is quite satisfied with that.

Weird, so i think Namie's formula is more western than ayu.

[terra]

Originally Posted by ExodusUK

I kinda agree with this..I feel like all her tours (other than PoM) have followed the same template and formula since 2005..it's time for Ayu to throw everything into the trash and start again like she did then.

Agree so much on this
So far Ayu and Namie had used a kind of same live formula over and over again. Kuu also had done this but she usually twist it a little here and there. Maybe it's because the fact that they tour every year / do live twice a year, the production cost of making new things is more expensive.

I do hope Ayu can give each tour a distinguishable persona with different formula but with the current situation, I'm afraid it's still far from being realized. Still hoping she'll do something new this CDL or next year

And my...I prefer the denim hoodie with tie dye colors rather than that tank top and shorts
I'm tired of the whole over dramatic acting btw, with her gasping and everything, I mean she doesn't have to do it that often :|

[axmish87]

I was really surprised when i saw that opening for A song for xx it was really powerful.
The tour is actually like a recap of all memorable performances from other concert tours
and i can't wait to see the entire show.
As for the edited vocals i can't say for sure because i haven't heard her live in person still (will I ever lol) but i guess a few tweaks here and there isn't that much of a problem
The 30th can not come soon enough